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Demand for Vacation Homes Is Still Strong
The pandemic created a tremendous interest in vacation homes across the country. Throughout the last year, many people purchased second...

Therese Tutag
Jun 27, 20212 min read



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Jun 27, 20210 min read


Homeowner Wealth Increases Through Growing Equity This Year
Building financial wealth and stability remains one of the top reasons Americans choose to own a home, and as a homeowner, your wealth...

Therese Tutag
Jun 27, 20212 min read


5 Things Homebuyers Need To Know When Making an Offer
When it comes to buying a house, you’re looking for the perfect place to call home. The problem is, in today’s market there just aren’t...

Therese Tutag
Jun 27, 20213 min read


Owning a Home Has Distinct Financial Benefits Over Renting
Some Highlights When you rent, you build your landlord’s wealth, your monthly payment depends on ever-rising rents, and you don’t benefit...

Therese Tutag
Jun 27, 20211 min read


Feel the love!
Some Highlights There’s no doubt about it: homeowners love their homes, and that feeling has become even more important over the past...

Therese Tutag
Apr 20, 20211 min read


93% of Americans Believe a Home Is a Better Investment Than Stocks
A recent Survey of Consumer Finances study released by the Federal Reserve reveals the net worth of homeowners is forty times greater...

Therese Tutag
Apr 20, 20211 min read


The Do’s and Don’ts after Applying for a Mortgage
Once you’ve found the right home and applied for a mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. You’re...

Therese Tutag
Dec 21, 20202 min read


Is it time to sell?
Why Selling this Fall May Be Your Best Move If you’re thinking about moving, selling your house this fall might be the way to go. Here...

Therese Tutag
Sep 30, 20202 min read


Homes Across the Country Are Selling Fast
Some Highlights Buyers are actively searching for and purchasing homes at a record-breaking pace. According to the latest report from the...

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Sep 30, 20201 min read



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Apr 15, 20200 min read


Can't make your mortgage payments? Watch this video to understand what "forbearance" means.
Preferably, you want your lender/servicer to add the missed mortgage payments to the end of your mortgage, and extend the term of your...

Therese Tutag
Apr 15, 20201 min read


Mortgage Market is Freaking People Out
There are too many counter-intuitive and frustrating developments in the mortgage market to comprehend all at one time, let alone...

Therese Tutag
Apr 2, 20203 min read


Forget the Price of the Home. The Cost is What Matters.
Home buying activity (demand) is up, and the number of available listings (supply) is down. When demand outpaces supply, prices...

Therese Tutag
Nov 7, 20192 min read


How to Determine If You Can Afford to Buy a Home
The gap between the increase in personal income and residential real estate prices has been used to defend the concept that we are...

Therese Tutag
Oct 30, 20192 min read


Should You Fix Your House Up or Sell Now?
With the fall season upon us, change is in the air. For many families, children are growing up and moving out of the house, maybe leaving...

Therese Tutag
Sep 29, 20192 min read


Are You Ready for the ‘Black Friday’ of Real Estate?
Every year, ‘Black Friday’ is a highly anticipated event for eager shoppers. Some people prepare for weeks, crafting and refining a...

Therese Tutag
Sep 26, 20192 min read


One of the Top Reasons to Own a Home
One of the benefits of homeownership is that it is a “forced savings plan.” Here’s how it works: You make a mortgage payment each month....

Therese Tutag
Sep 26, 20192 min read


What Buyers Need to Know About HOAs
When searching for a home, you may end up selecting a property in a community with a Homeowners Association (HOA). Before you buy, it’s...

Therese Tutag
Sep 26, 20192 min read


A+ Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Pro
Some Highlights: Hiring a real estate professional to help you buy your dream home or sell your current house is one of the most powerful...

Therese Tutag
Sep 26, 20191 min read
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